John J. Poplis

PAXTON - John J. Poplis, 88, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness. John was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph and Alice (Lucas) Poplis, and lived in Paxton for more than 50 years. He was a corporal in the Army Air Force during World War II, serving with the 882nd Air Engineer Squadron. He was a machinist at Jamesbury Corp in Worcester, where he retired. Previously, he was a linotype operator at Colonial Press in Clinton for many years. John was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Paxton and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Barbara A. (Plankey) Poplis; a son, Roger D. Poplis and his wife Katrina of Holliston; a daughter, Linda J. Pepin and her husband John of Paxton; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Adam Pepin; and several nephews and nieces. John was predeceased by 12 siblings. Funeral services are Thursday, May 3, with a 10:30 a.m. Mass in St. Columba Church, 18 Richards Ave., with burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, both in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Miles Funeral Home, Holden, is directing arrangements. (milesfuneralhome.com)